MCS Data Science students analyze athletes' biometric data

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Cryptography and Outreach in Malawi

Professor Ed Schaefer taught at Mzuzu University and learned life lessons from the Malawian people

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Illustrious Alumnus: Kevin Dyer '06

From SCU to Google by way of Africa, London and Oregon

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Geometry Project Leads To Student-Faculty Publication

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Faculty Spotlight: Richard Scott

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SCU Mathematics majors teaching in local school districts

SCU Mathematics and Computer Science Department hosts Math Circle for middle schoolers

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Faculty Member Frank Farris’s book garners great reviews

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Faculty member Gerald Alexanderson publishes book on G.H. Hardy

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MAA Section meeting at SCU in 2017!

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WebWork grant to Emphasize Non-Routine Problem-Solving

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Computer Science and Mathematics Major to attend Budapest Summer Program in Mathematics

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New Computer Science Degree Requirements

Effective Fall 2016

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Sleuthing Out Internship Opportunities at InfoBlox

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New PreCalculus Labs for LEAD Students

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Association for Women in Mathematics

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Math Conference at SCU

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MATH/CSCI Double Major Gives Award Winning Talk

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Department Welcomes Mike Hartglass

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Tyler Pham Spends Semester in Budapest

In the summer of 2017, Tyler Pham studied abroad in Hungary with the Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Program.

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Mathematical Biology Research

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2018 Halmos Distinguished Visiting Professor

SCU Welcomes Professor Thomas F. Banchoff for Winter 2018.

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Mathematics Professor Frank Farris wins award in Mathematical Art Exhibition

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Mathematics Learning Center Now Open

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Pratul Saini Wins First-Year Math Contest

On April 12th, the Mathematics and Computer Science Department hosted the 2018 First-Year Math Contest.

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Senior Spotlight: Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson at MathFest 2017 in Chicago

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Farris Models Mathematical Art in Sweden

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Farris Visits Sewanee for Lecture and Art Exhibition

In late September 2018, Professor Frank Farris gave two lectures and presented his exhibition of mathematical art at the University of the South, in Sewanee, Tennessee,

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Committed to “the Creativity of Calculus”

Jedlovec Joins SCU Math/CS

Usable Security Expert Joins SCU Math/Comp Sci Dept.

Houshmand intrigued by “direct human side” of computing

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SCU Math Postdoc Studies Effective Student-Tutor Communication

Burks manages Math Learning Center to improve first-year experience

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Three Students Attend the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Math (NCUWM)

SCU math majors Chaimi Lee, Ashley Zhong, and Mika Philip traveled to the University of Nebraska, Lincoln to meet professors, industry professionals, and other students who share their passion for mathematics.

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Haruto Nakai Presents Research at IEEE Conference

Haruto Nakai travels to IEEE Conference to present joint work completed with Professor Sukanya Manna.

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Theoretical Computer Scientist, Sara Krehbiel, Joins SCU

After four years at the University of Richmond, Sara joins the department as a tenure-track faculty member in Fall 2019.

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Applied Mathematician, Howard Levinson, Joins SCU

Levinson joins the department as a new tenure-track faculty member in the Fall of 2019.

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Student Presents Dance App at Malaysian Conference

Yu Yang Chee, '22 Computer Science major presents his research paper at the 9th annual IEEE International Symposium on Haptic Audio-Visual Environments & Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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2020 Halmos Distinguished Visiting Professor

SCU Welcomes Carl Pomerance for Winter 2020.

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Wilder Boyden '19 Presents Research at the Golden Section Meeting of the MAA

In February 2020, Wilder Boyden presents joint research completed with Professor Frank Farris as a poster at the conference.

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The Journey (So Far!) of a Global Storyteller

Alumnus Jose Acain ’06, MSME ’11 shares where life has taken him after SCU – from a trip around the world, to the stage, and beyond!

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Remembering Gerald ("Jerry") L. Alexanderson

Long-time professor of mathematics at Santa Clara University (SCU), Gerald L. Alexanderson, died on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. In his 60 years of service to SCU, Alexanderson played a key role in developing the Mathematics and Computer Science Department.

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Journal of Banking and Finance Publishes Paper by Dan Ostrov and Three SCU Students

Dan Ostrov, along with Sanjiv Das (Finance), Andy Radhakrishnan, and Deep Srivastav (both at Franklin Templeton Investments), had their paper "Dynamic Optimization for Multi-Goals Wealth Management" accepted by the Journal of Banking and Finance, a top tier finance journal.

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Tap Dance Revolution

Math major Alissa LaFerriere ’21 works on University-led innovation that helps dancers to remember their steps.

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Mustafa Hajij Receives $212,506 Award from the National Science Foundation

Mustafa Hajij with the Mathematics and Computer Science Department has received a $212,506 award from the National Science Foundation to support his project entitled "Collaborative Research: A Unifying Deep Learning Framework Using Cell Complex Neural Networks".

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Students Publish on Primality Testing

Professor Emeritus Schaefer, Junhyun Lim (Mathematics & Computer Science) and Shaunak Mashalkar (Mathematics & Computer Science and Engineering) find new methods for creating many Fibonacci pseudoprimes.

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Mike Miller Eismeier '14 Shares His Passion For Math at University of Vermont

Mike is now an Assistant Professor at the University of Vermont, where he specializes in Gauge theory, low-dimensional topology, and homological algebra.

Mona Musa Recognized by the College of Arts and Sciences

Mona Musa awarded the Dr. David E. Logothetti Teaching Award

Natalie Linnell Recognized by the College of Arts and Sciences

Natalie Linnell awarded the Dr. John B. Drahmann Advising Award

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MMI/Barron's 2021 Award for Disruption

MMI/Barron's 2021 Award for Disruption was given to Franklin Templeton Investment's new Goals Optimization Engine (GOE) created by Dan Ostrov (Mathematics & Computer Science) and Sanjiv Das (Finance) in conjunction with Franklin Templeton.

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Driven to Succeed

With funding from the REAL program, junior Adam Graham assisted in designing the DOxy device, inspired by his interest in computer science and his love of cars.

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How Can You Recolor a Graph?

Alexanderson-Pennello Fund Supports Student Research

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Fighting Cancer With Mathematics

Halmos Distinguished Visiting Professor, Ami Radynskaya or Pomona College, gives a public lecture about how mathematicians work with doctors and immunologists to understand the development of the disease and to design effective treatments.

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2022 Halmos Distinguished Visiting Professor

SCU welcomes Ami Radunskaya of Pomona College for Winter 2022.

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2023 Alexanderson Lecture

Fourth Annual Alexanderson Lecture Given by Bruce Sagan, Stalking the Wild Fibonomial

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Representing the Ohlone People through AR

Through the REAL program, Elliot Lee worked on a project using augmented reality to showcase the history and culture of the Ohlone people.

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Continuing on the Math Path

Senior Sienna Unter spent last summer conducting mathematics research… and is now preparing for a career in the same field

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Mapping the Brain with Machine Learning and More

Senior Lani Krossa conducted cross-disciplinary neuroscience research throughout her time at SCU.

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Discovering Mathematical Treasures

Solving math problems doesn’t add to senior Timothy Cui’s stress. Instead, it helps alleviate it.

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SCU Welcomes Stephen DeBacker ’90 as 2024 Halmos Professor

Distinguished alumnus Stephen DeBacker has returned to campus as teacher and mentor.

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Professor Smita Ghosh and ten of her Data Science students are working with SCU Athletics to develop tools for accessing and analyzing biometric data of student athletes. Working with Jacob Roy, Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance, the students, overseen by Professor Ghosh, are engaging in an interdisciplinary project that uses advanced data science and analytics techniques to extract actionable insights from physiological and performance metrics. By employing methods such as predictive modeling, trend analysis, and data visualization, they aim to identify patterns and factors that influence athletic performance, recovery, and injury prevention. This initiative not only provides valuable support to the Athletics Department, but also offers students a hands-on opportunity to apply their technical skills in a real-world context, bridging the gap between academic learning and practical application in sports analytics.

Nov 20, 2024

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Mathematics and Computer Science welcomes Professor Evan Gawlik

Dr. Chi-Yun Hsu received the AMS-Simons Research Enhancement Grants for Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) Faculty, which provides up to $3,000 each year for three years to support research-related activities. Launched in 2023, the AMS-Simons Research Enhancement Grants for PUI Faculty program is a new opportunity to foster and support research collaboration by full-time mid-career mathematicians at U.S. institutions that do not offer a mathematics doctoral degree. With generous funding from the Simons Foundation; the AMS; and Eve, Kirsten, Lenore, and Ada of the Menger family, at least 40 awards will be made per year.

Oct 21, 2024

Dr. Corey Irving has led student researchers in the study of sabermetrics. Made popular in the book and movie Moneyball, sabermetrics aims to quantify baseball players' performances based on objective statistical measurements. Most recenty, Dr. Irving has directed MCS students Kevin West and Ian Kirk in trying to compute and code up various aspects of W.A.R. (Wins above Replacement), a modern and technical statistic that assigns one number to a player to indicate their overall value to the team.

Oct 21, 2024

Dr. Nikki Meshkat and five colleagues took part in an AIM SQuaRE during the week of August 19-23, 2024 on SCU's campus.

Funded by the American Institute of Mathematics, the SQuaRE program allows a dedicated group of four to six mathematicians to pursue an ambitious research program. They spend a week at an AIM facility, collaborating on specific research goals. Members of a SQuaRE may have an existing collaboration from an AIM workshop or similar activity, or the SQuaRE may provide an opportunity for a new collaboration to grow. AIM provides the research facilities and the financial support for each member of the group, and the group may return in future years to continue their collaboration. Each group will be supported for up to three meetings over three consecutive years.

Dr. Meshkat and her colleagues invested algebraic and graphical properties of phylogenetic networks. In this picture they are enjoying a Bay Area staple which has become an AIM tradition for their group: Philz Coffee.

Oct 21, 2024

Dr. Ray Li was awarded an National Science Foundation grant to conduct research on error-correcting codes. During the summer of 2024, he ran a summer reading seminar with four MCS majors, William Ren, Claire Wen, Will Cote, and Xiaoming Huang, who each gave a talk on the probabilistic method.

Oct 21, 2024

Dr. Smith Ghosh and her colleague Dr. Xiaochen Luo (Department of Counseling Psychology in the School of Counseling Psychology and Education) were awarded a Whitham Collaborate Grant.

The Whitham Family Collaborative Scholarship Awards are designed to promote true cross-disciplinary collaborations between two or more Santa Clara University faculty members and their research students. Their research seeks to understand why ChatGPT, and similar AI tools, have become appealing as a therapeutic source through a comprehensive examination of social media using machine learning approaches, and involves four MCS CSCI majors, Shiv Jhalani, Jared Maeyama, CJ Oshiro and Anika Sethi.

Oct 21, 2024

Pam Doherty Recognized by the College of Arts and Sciences

Pam Doherty awarded the Nancy Keil Service Excellence Award

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Finding Your Voice

Ameha Teshome ’23 came to Santa Clara to learn about data science, but says he learned even more about community.

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The Pursuit of the Impossible

As SCU’s 2024 Halmos Visiting Professor, Stephen DeBacker hopes to inspire a new generation of math teachers.

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